I have got to be honest for almost 6 months I tried other options instead of MultiChoice because it was "cheaper"

*Note I have a 40mb VDSL Line*

Netflix -Which worked well until they made changing regions a hassle.
Online Sport Streaming -One word this is rubbish, constant buffering and dealing with dodgy sites and ads.
Android Media Players -This are interesting little devices but, slow, more buffering and damn things freeze.
Downloading -Don't even go there. I don't do this and won't, even my music is legally streamed.

After 6 months of struggling I went ahead and switched on my Explora with Premium+Extra View+Showmax+BoxOffice

Is it expensive, it is but

a) I can watch DSTV in HD (Sports and Movies at least)
b) I have Catch Up and Live Streaming
c) Content is there and easily accessible =heck I can even pre download Catch Up content onto my Explora.
d) No calls from Wife on how the entertainment isn't working

If I take into account what I am getting as well as the quality DSTV is very much worth it. Even right now I have my two TV's playing and I'm in the bedroom streaming SS1.

I have made up my mind and decided DSTV this time I am keeping you on and making sure I make use of everything! That way it is great value for money.

Have been with DSTV for ages and when Netflix became legal I gave it a try (HD version) and was happy with quality and that streaming did not buffer... but the content is just not there.

I dropped Netflix....there is more than enough content on DStv. I also have ShowMax which the kid uses to catch up on old series content. R99 pm is a steal. Fortunately my 10Mb/s line via Telkom and Mweb is capable.

Thank you for sharing your thoughts. Welcome back - hope you continue to enjoy your viewing!

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Thank you, appreciated

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Originally Posted by Tulani

reminds me of the rivalry between legions of fans of the iPhone and Samsung (and the rest)

Never quite thought of it like that. But you do bring an interesting point across. At end of the day it is about what suits you and the family.

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Originally Posted by chrisvdh

Have been with DSTV for ages and when Netflix became legal I gave it a try (HD version) and was happy with quality and that streaming did not buffer... but the content is just not there.

I dropped Netflix....there is more than enough content on DStv. I also have ShowMax which the kid uses to catch up on old series content. R99 pm is a steal. Fortunately my 10Mb/s line via Telkom and Mweb is capable.

Personally I much prefer ShowMax to Netflix SA. The content difference is night and day.

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Originally Posted by Optimist

Ja / Nee... if you look at its international value when converting the Rand it isn't, but like most things here these days it is somewhat in local terms now.

Agreed, if you take into account multiple viewing options. DSTV Now+Catch Up and Xtra View it isn't expensive. Just this weekend I was at the EGE and when you take into account something simple as a clock costs R500, then an additional R350 for all above is decent.

Mind you I wouldn't want to pay for premium and not have access to a PVR+all extra goodies. Then I probably wouldn't pay so much.

3 working Explora's (mix of model 1 and 2)
DSTV Now
Showmax
Catch Up +

My wife, mom in law and myself can enjoy full HD (on selected channels obviously). Does it break the bank, nor is it pricey? Well, it is but it sure as hell is cheaper than it would cost if it was Sky. I actually worked it out and my goodness but DSTV is cheaper.

In short I am sorry, that with getting Showmax for R69 a month (I kicked out Netflix)!